The Christmas Wish
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Freddie Gilroy faces each day, wishing his Daddy would return for him and his mother. His hope keeps him going even though a bully threatens him on the way home from school. Christmas is still months away, but he holds fast to his wish. But wishing isn't always enough.When the Director of the homeless shelter challenges Norma to help Freddie accept the fact Daddy isn't coming back, she stands her ground. As troublesome events pile up, she begins to doubt. A former resident, Marcel Lamonde, showers her with flowers and gifts. Will she hold on to her Tommy's promise to return or will she succumb to the Frenchman's enticing offer of a home and security? Annaliese and Aaron's continued disagreements on how to raise Katie reach a serious impasse. Will they have the courage to set aside their anger and believe for their own Christmas Wish? Striker returns to the area and sets up shop. When his plans are foiled, he decides on a new method to accomplish his goals. Ellie and John Zimmerman agree to help the Gilroy family even though they're weary from their own near disaster. Will they stay the course when they discover their old nemesis, Striker, is back in town or will they continue to believe for Freddie's wish?
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